Krishna Leelas, Krishna Facts, Krishna Mysteries, Krishna Miracles Krishna Janmashtami 2024: A Special Festival   Krishna Janmashtami is a major Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated every year on the Ashtami Tithi of the Bhadrapada month. This year, Krishna Janmashtami in 2024 will be celebrated on August 26. Krishna Janmashtami 2024   Lord Krishna was born in the prison of Mathura, where his parents, Vasudev and Devaki, were suffering from the atrocities of Kansa. Lord Krishna was born at midnight on the Ashtami Tithi, when there was darkness all around. At the time of his birth, Devaki and Vasudev received divine sight, from which they came to know that their son would end all the sufferings of the world.   On the eve of Krishna Janmashtami, devotees observe fast and stay awake all night. Special prayers are offered in temples and tableaus of Lord Krishna are decorated. On this day, devotees also organize 'Dahi Handi&#